Ige’s visit to Japan boosts international travel
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Last year’s summer travel boomed despite the pandemic. Pent-up demand from American travelers made up the bulk of visitors, and this summer could be even busier with … Read More
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Last year’s summer travel boomed despite the pandemic. Pent-up demand from American travelers made up the bulk of visitors, and this summer could be even busier with … Read More
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant this week to study a plan to release the treated water that accumulates there … Read More
If the prime minister says so, it must be at least fairly likely, right? During a visit to the UK in May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dramatically changed the … Read More
The European Union says it wants to play a more active role in the Indo-Pacific. This was one of the main takeaways from Thursday’s meeting between the Japanese prime minister … Read More
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some airlines have announced an increase in flights between Japan and Hawaii ahead of the summer travel season. Many companies welcomed this news with open arms as … Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin arrives in Tokyo on Tuesday for her first visit to Japan. She is due to meet Prime Minister Kishida Fumio the next day. Kishida and … Read More
Below, we review its current rules and consider what the tourist experience might look like if the country reopens significantly this summer. Can I go to Japan? Tourist visas remain … Read More
TOKYO, May 6 (Reuters) – Japanese airline 9201.T said on Friday it expects passenger demand for international flights to return to 45% of pre-pandemic levels this business year as the … Read More
A priceless record of Ainu culture finds an international audience nearly 100 years after it was first published. “Ainu Shinyoshu”, or “Collection of Ainu Divine Songs”, compiled by author Chiri … Read More
TOKYO (THE JAPAN NEWS/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Each time North Korea tests a ballistic missile, which can be used as a nuclear warhead delivery vehicle, its nuclear capabilities grow … Read More
Major Japanese travel agency HIS Co. has decided to venture into agriculture to diversify its sources of income after a difficult period in which the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a … Read More
Published on: Friday, April 29, 2022 A tourist boat that went missing six days ago with 26 people on board was found on the seabed off Hokkaido on Friday, the … Read More
Residents of the Ukrainian capital went nearly two weeks without an attack by Russian forces. But that changed for Kyiv residents on Thursday. Explosions rocked the city just as UN … Read More
Officials of a social welfare foundation say Ukrainian evacuees without relatives or acquaintances in Japan face challenges managing underlying illnesses and ensuring learning opportunities for children. Members of the Asian … Read More
Top U.S. defense and diplomatic officials are scheduled to meet with Ukraine’s president on Sunday in the capital Kyiv. The meeting comes two months into the invasion as Russian forces … Read More
Russian forces have been besieging the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol for weeks. They fought to take control of the key port. Commanders now say the troops have achieved their … Read More
India said on Thursday it had allowed Japanese commercial planes to land here to pick up aid for Ukrainian refugees in Eastern Europe as Japan claimed New Delhi had not … Read More
A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers traveled to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo for the annual Spring Festival which kicked off on Thursday. The group usually visits the shrine during its … Read More
Cassis discussed bilateral matters with his Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi (right). Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Switzerland and Japan agreed to closer research cooperation during the visit … Read More
Placeholder while loading article actions Giant kiwi mascots swaying to somber fiddle music stole the show during the official welcome of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Japan. The … Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with US Senator William “Bill” Hagerty, former US Ambassador to Japan, on Tuesday, April 12, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The two exchanged views … Read More
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Philippine counterpart have agreed to deepen cooperation as part of their countries’ bilateral alliance. Austin spoke with Philippine Secretary of National Defense … Read More
A group of visiting US congressional lawmakers expressed support for Taiwan and stressed the global importance of its security. The six-member bipartisan group met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in … Read More
Japanese travel agency JTB Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will begin selling a package tour to Honolulu on Friday, for departures from April 28, about two years after it … Read More
(L to R) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, US President Joe Biden, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar listen to Indian Prime Minister … Read More
The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol said on Monday that the death toll from the Russian siege could exceed 20,000, or 5% of the population. Mayor Vadym Boichenko … Read More
An NHK opinion poll shows Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s cabinet approval rating at 53%, unchanged from the previous survey last month. The disapproval rate is 23%, down 2 points. NHK … Read More
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and pledged additional military assistance. Johnson made the visit without notice to the media on Saturday. Zelenskyy … Read More
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to visit Japan in late April for talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to deal with China’s rise … Read More
Published on: Friday April 8th, 2022 Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed an opening date of July 2023 for the Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Group Managing Director Thirayuth Chirathivat was … Read More
EU leaders have witnessed with their own eyes the consequences of the Russian attacks. And they vowed to “pay a very, very heavy price” on President Vladimir Putin. European Commission … Read More
Japan’s foreign minister has arranged for 20 Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion of their country to travel to Japan from Poland. Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa told reporters in … Read More
A long-standing territorial dispute between Japan and Russia is likely to drag on with the suspension of negotiations. Russia pulled out of the talks following Japan’s decision to join international … Read More
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in a bid to maintain cooperative bilateral relations amid strained relations with Western countries over Ukraine. Lavrov arrived … Read More
Japan Airlines has signed an agreement with global cloud-based enterprise software company IFS to support fleet-wide long-term maintenance planning. The software developed by IFS will help Japan Airlines develop and … Read More
Russia and China have agreed to expand cooperation as the rift between Moscow and Western countries widens following the invasion of Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting China’s … Read More
The Tokyo district, known for its otaku culture, is home to a hidden gem that few people know about. When you hear the word “Daibutsu” (“Big Buddha”) in Japan, the … Read More
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has stressed that the UN will work to establish a ceasefire to end the humanitarian crisis unfolding in eastern Ukraine and other parts of Ukraine. … Read More
JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. will deploy the cloud-based IFS aircraft maintenance solution to modernize long-term maintenance planning for its fleet of nearly 200 aircraft The announcement continues IFS’ expansion of … Read More
Russian troops are relentless in their attack on Mariupol, a strategic port city in southeastern Ukraine. Local media say the mayor fled. A US think tank says Russian forces have … Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India for the first time since the deadly clash between the two countries two years ago. The trip came without any prior announcement. Wang … Read More
Published on: Friday March 25th, 2022 Japan is the land of the rising sun, beautiful beaches and tasty food. And Japan’s best signature food after sushi is ramen. Noodles in … Read More
The Guam Visitors Bureau has several promotional campaigns to help kick-start the recovery of the Japanese tourism market, including the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the first tourist flight … Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has left for Belgium to attend the Group of Seven Nations summit, which is being held on Thursday. Before leaving Tokyo shortly after 12:00 p.m. … Read More
Angel Road is a natural phenomenon, and the island’s main “love attraction” is incredibly popular with domestic travelers looking to secure their relationships. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK This article is sponsored content … Read More
Russian forces continue their attacks on Ukrainian towns amid mounting casualties. The Ukrainian President is once again appealing for international assistance. Russian troops shelled neighborhoods around kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali … Read More
As the borders slowly reopen, the taste for travel is finally within reach again. What’s at the top of our list when we take off? Japan, of course. The allure … Read More
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said monitoring systems at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had stopped transmitting data. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued … Read More
Eleven years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the government has lifted some of the evacuation orders for nearby towns and villages, but rebuilding the communities that once thrived there is … Read More
A surprise version of traditional Japan that includes a giant kokeshi doll. Last week as the sun rose Kiyomizuderaone of Kyoto’s most famous and historic temples, something was a little … Read More
The polar route to Japan, which for decades saw planes routed from Europe to Tokyo via Alaska, is back – as airlines are either barred from Russian airspace or choose … Read More
Airlines around the world made major operational changes in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, largely avoiding Russian and Ukrainian airspace. Although many flights have gotten longer, I think … Read More
Cambodia has announced that a special envoy from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will visit Myanmar later this month. The Cambodian government announced on Wednesday that its Deputy Prime … Read More
Former U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen pledged continued U.S. engagement with Taiwan and warned of a potential use of force by China. Mullen is visiting Taiwan leading … Read More
German anti-war protesters took to the streets of the capital Berlin to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Police say more than 100,000 people gathered around the Brandenburg Gate in … Read More
With restrictions gradually being lifted in the Philippines and different parts of the world, Filipinos are starting to travel again. A popular destination is the United States, which has generally … Read More
Japan’s borders could reopen in March after being closed to tourists for two years. Europeans are currently only allowed to enter the country in exceptional circumstances. Rules for foreign students … Read More
Looks like he’s either really happy or really mad at online retail. On December 15, the normally quiet compound of Sakuragi Shrine in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture was defiled by … Read More
Suzuki Junichi was a familiar face throughout his community in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo. For years, the 44-year-old doctor went above and beyond the call of duty to visit … Read More
Japan Airlines announced on Thursday that it will introduce new types of domestic air fares starting with flights in April 2023. The types of early bird discounts offered will be … Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his intention to boost military and other forms of support for Kazakhstan with the apparent aim of increasing Moscow’s influence in Central Asia. Putin … Read More
Fuel to be delivered to San Francisco International Airport CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 09 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable fuels company focused on … Read More
FAA expands 5G approvals, operations resume 25.01.2022 – 06:03 UTC The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration – FAA has expanded the list of commercial aircraft types authorized to perform low visibility … Read More
According to French media, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai reiterated that she had never claimed anyone had sexually assaulted her. The report said Peng spoke to them on Monday in … Read More
Today’s plane ticket goes to Japan Airlines and its 2n/a Business Class advance purchase fares for roundtrip travel from New York (JFK), USA to Bangkok (BKK), Thailand. Picture: https://pixabay.com/photos/fruit-boats-cooking-food-travel-1023722/ Don’t … Read More
Japan Airlines (JAL) has made a further reduction in its domestic schedule for this month, cutting an additional 1,412 flights. The carrier is responding to the continued COVID-19 restrictions … Read More
The UN Security Council has called for an end to ongoing violence in Myanmar, a year after the government was overthrown in a coup. Members of the Security Council issued … Read More
TOKYO: Japan Airlines (JAL) reported an operating loss of 31.5 billion yen ($274.58 million) in the third quarter on Wednesday (February 2), lower than a year earlier, and maintained its … Read More
As some of the world’s top athletes gather in Beijing for the Winter Olympics, activists and human rights defenders fear that participation in any form amounts to turning a blind … Read More
Aichi Park dedicated to Hayao Miyazaki’s films and his studio’s animation masterpieces promises to be free of rides, full of surprises. For a project with such intense interest from a … Read More
The Chinese government is aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Beijing as the country’s Lunar New Year holiday begins on Monday, four days before the opening of … Read More
Tokyo, Japan – GE Aviation awarded Japanese Airlines a technical user license GE 360 Foam Wash system on its CF34-8E aircraft engines. This makes Japanese Airlines the world’s first CF34 … Read More
China has announced that heads of state and other dignitaries from 25 countries will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 4. China’s Foreign Ministry said … Read More
Are you looking for the latest Japan travel update? A total of 87 international students will be allowed to enter the country in February 2022, out of the approximately 150,000 … Read More
A summary of this week’s Funding Insight articles This week in Funding Insight, we look at the funder that specializes in supporting collaborations with Japanese partners, break down the National … Read More
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed military tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The pair spoke by phone on Wednesday as Russia gathered troops … Read More
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Myanmar’s military leaders to follow through on a five-point agreement reached at an ASEAN meeting last year. Hun Sen spoke online with Myanmar … Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio had his first in-depth talks with President Joe Biden since taking office in October. The leaders met online for about 80 minutes on Friday. They … Read More
A group of scholars studying Japan are calling on the country to ease its border closures and let foreign researchers and students into the country. More than 100 representatives of … Read More
A US Embassy in Japan official has visited a beach on the Sea of Japan coast where a Japanese couple were abducted by North Korea decades ago. First Secretary Booyeon … Read More
Reservations are now being accepted for one night in game history. If you are looking for a place to stay in Kyoto, there are a wide variety of hotels ready … Read More
Japan recently announced the expansion of COVID-19 restrictions to the capital city of Tokyo, as well as several other regions, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continued to see … Read More
Two major Japanese airlines said on Wednesday they would restore flights to the United States after the rollout of 5G mobile in the United States prompted some foreign carriers to … Read More
Consumer groups say Trump-era guidelines have been misused Advocate General says agency should clarify position (Reuters) – An official with the U.S. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection said the agency … Read More
Milwaukee, Wisconsin- The pandemic has created an environment of uncertainty and financial need, especially for people in Wisconsin who have lost their jobs and suffered pay cuts/reductions. As things slowly … Read More
The benefits of Payday Loans For many it’s not always simple to determine the advantages of payday loans right away. The loans are specifically designed for short-term use and having … Read More
The monthly child tax credit has had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments Americans received in 2021 may not continue this year. (iStock) Millions of … Read More
(iStock/Artwork by Steven Dilakian for The Real Deal) Black applicants are being denied mortgages at a significantly higher rate than white applicants – and the gap has widened during the … Read More
A district court has fired a challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) repeal of the underwriting provisions of its 2017 payday regulations. The CFPB payday loan rule has … Read More
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te is due to travel to Honduras later this month to attend the inauguration of Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro. Taiwan’s presidential office announced on Wednesday that … Read More
The news: Truist plans to launch two no-fee overdraft checking accounts this summer, and coupled that with the removal of most overdraft-related fees for existing customers in the coming months. … Read More
JThe government website where you can order four free COVID-19 home tests and have them shipped to your door is now live and available. Starting today, January 18, you can … Read More
Source: Shutterstock. The continued existence of underbanked and unbanked households remains a significant social problem – one that credit unions are in a unique position to help solve. Through mission-aligned … Read More
NEW YORK, January 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pinwheel, today announced that it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by GGV Capital, with continued participation from Coatue, … Read More
Senior German and Russian diplomats have discussed military tensions surrounding Ukraine, but still remain separate on how to reduce risk. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met her Russian counterpart Sergey … Read More
The United States has warned that Russia could attack Ukraine at any time amid rising tensions along the border. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told a news conference on … Read More
Thousands of gambling addicted students are spending an average of £30 a week on bets, racking up debt and missing out on college life to fund their habit, research has … Read More
Customers who have fallen victim to unaffordable payday loans only have days to ensure they get cash back before their lender goes into administration. Cash compensation is sent to thousands … Read More
A Santa Monica company that allegedly tricked millions of consumers into providing sensitive information under the guise of connecting them with lenders will pay $1.5 million in civil penalties imposed … Read More
Credit card debt is cited five times more than other types of problematic debt; Using credit for essential living expenses is the top cause of debt reported by 18% of … Read More
The Philippine foreign minister has urged Myanmar’s military to include ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a dialogue with all stakeholders. In a statement issued on Sunday, Foreign Secretary … Read More
Notice lifted at 11 a.m. Saturday. No tsunami evacuation orders have been issued for Homer’s coastal areas, according to the City of Homer. The National… A bald eagle perches atop … Read More
MORE than four million payday and home loan customers are being asked to request any repayments that may be owed to them. If you were mis-sold a loan by Provident, … Read More
Moscow – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to visit Japan in the coming months, with the trip program already being discussed with Tokyo. Speaking at a news conference in … Read More
This week, Wells Fargo joined the list of big banks introducing short-term credit products — and the much smaller OneUnited Bank in Boston unveiled its own version, designed as an … Read More
Quick loans from the UAB Regional Institute for Financial Education are available in as little as 24 hours. They can help any Blazer student who experiences an unexpected loss of … Read More
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Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullha said some ASEAN members believe Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen should not have visited Myanmar last week as it could be seen as legitimizing the … Read More
Lawmakers could consider lowering interest rates on small loans, now capped at 175%, though a similar proposal died in the 2021 session. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal … Read More
Navient, one of the largest student loan managers, will cancel $1.7 billion in private student loans after a deal reached with 39 states. The settlement, announced Thursday, stemmed from accusations … Read More
Universal Studios Japan and Japan Airlines (also known as JAL) have teamed up to create special packaging for next year featuring the park’s wide cast of characters including Mario, Harry … Read More
Japanese Airlines (JAL) announced additional revisions to its international network plans between January 28, 2022 at February 28, 2022 on the road to Seoul and on the route frequency plan … Read More
NHK has learned that officials at the U.S. Embassy in Japan are making arrangements to visit sites in Niigata Prefecture where Japanese nationals were abducted by North Korea decades ago. … Read More
Facebook moderators at an Accenture location in Austin are facing a payroll disaster that has left many without their vacation paychecks. Site workers handle moderation, customer service and other tasks … Read More
Whether the boiling housing market cools – as some real estate analysts have speculated – or not, millions of homeowners have already been burned by the property tax spikes that … Read More
Personal loan applications are approved or denied based on a number of factors. All lenders have their own unique underwriting requirements, but these typically include information from the applicant’s credit … Read More
TOKYO, January 10, 2022: The ASEAN-Japan Center (AJC) will organize a webinar on January 12 for tourism stakeholders who reside in the BIMP-EAGA cluster in Asia. BIMP-EAGA covers tourism stakeholders … Read More
The Cambodian Prime Minister will begin a two-day visit to Myanmar on Friday. His trip appears to be part of an effort to address the issue of Myanmar’s absence from … Read More
The Japanese government sees an increase in COVID-19 infections. On Monday, it confirmed more than 780 new cases, the first time since October that the daily count has exceeded 700. … Read More
The oldest person in the world celebrated his 119th birthday in Japan, saying he was determined to extend the record by one year. Kane Tanaka, who has a soft spot … Read More